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Smith"s best time in the marathon was 2:09:08, when he finished 2nd to Rod Dixon in the New York City Marathon in 1983.
Smith"s best time in the marathon was 2:09:08, when he finished 2nd to Rod Dixon in the New York City Marathon in 1983.
Smith only lost by nine seconds. Both of Smith"s wins at Boston were by strong margins. Competed in the Olympics for Great Britain in the 1980 10000m race and the 1984 marathon Works as a middle school teacher and lives in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts as of 2004.
Has not run at the since 1990 Worked as a firefighter for ten years in the United Kingdom after his high school graduation.
Entered Providence College in 1980 at the age of 26. Ran a 3:55 mile in Wales in 1982 Stopped running in the early 1990s having suffered hip problems since birth.
Had both hips replaced and has started running again in June 2013. Is coaching local runners South of Boston.